The MSBS Qualifying Exam is taken in the summer term of the first year. Prior to completing the exam, students should carry out their thesis research under the course Research in CABP 6730. After passing the Qualifying Exam, students conduct their research under the course Thesis Research (CABP 6990). The minimum number of credits required for MSBS is 40, with a minimum of 25 credits of didactic coursework (letter grade), and a minimum of 10 credits of thesis research. The rest of the credits are approved electives and research in the Cancer Biology track.
All Masters students are also required to present posters in the annual UTHSC Graduate Student Research Forum and oral presentations in the annual Larry Gentry Research Symposia beginning in their second year.
An earned degree: Baccalaureate (e.g., B.S., B.A.) granted by an accredited college or university GPA: A 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from the institution granting the baccalaureate or graduate degree. Coursework: Prior coursework should at least have some relevance to graduate studies in cell and cancer biology, including courses in biology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology, statistics, genetics, etc. Letters of recommendation: Three or more letters of recommendation are required. CV Statement of Purpose TOEFL : PBT 550, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5.
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